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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was revealed 10 months earlier than the Q-S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores vs the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-M1 Q-S1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Q-S1 Fujifilm X-M1 
AnnouncedAugust 2014September 2013Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-M1 Q-S1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 has external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 against the Q-S1.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Q-S1 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Q-S1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-M1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-M1 will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
46
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography features
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (203 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography details
54
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography information
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors (203 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging features
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging features
31
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (203g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm X-M1Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Pentax Q-S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2014-08-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 203 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $250